The Milwaukee Bucks suspended center Samuel Dalembert one game without pay Tuesday for a "violation of team policy."

He will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Dallas Mavericks.

Dalembert averages 7.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks a game. He has carved out a niche since entering the NBA in 2001 as one of the league's best defensive centers.

The suspension comes after a surprising reduction in minutes. Dalembert had been playing some of the best basketball of his career, averaging 12.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 22.1 minutes a game from Feb. 1 into the All-Star break.

In three games since the break, though, he has posted 3.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 11.4 minutes a game.